SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.1% (-7.7 pts), closed at 7209 points, crossed below MA50 (7212 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 62 (41%) closed higher. 47% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 6 sectors closed down, 3 sectors remained unchanged, ranging from -0.8% to 0.6%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.1%; Communication was up 0.6%, the best performer; Real Estate was down -0.8%, the worst performer.
● NICKEL INDUSTRIES (NIC) spiked 4.6% (+$0.04), closed at $0.91, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 1 month, crossed above MA20 ($0.9). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● MERCURY NZ (MCY) largely retreated -3.7% (-$0.22), closed at $5.77, the worst % loss in more than 1 month, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($5.96, $5.86). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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